Sheffield United 2 - Charlton 0: Blades book place at Wembley with quick-fire strikes

UP AND AWAY: John Brayford netted as Sheffield United booked their place at Wembley [GETTY]

The League One outfit came into the clash with the Addicks looking to seal their place in the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2003.

After a tight first-half where both sides cancelled one another out, Charlton's Callum Harriott, just before the hour mark, had the chance to give the Championship side the lead but somehow sent his effort wide of the target.

Charlton were left to rue Harriott's miss as Ryan Flynn turned in a Jamie Murphy delivery only moments later to send the Blades faithful wild.

And the Blades' place at Wembley was sealed two minutes later as John Brayford's deflected strike from 25-yards out wrong-footed Charlton stopper Ben Hamer before nestling into the back of the net.

On-loan Liverpool midfielder Conor Coady thought he added a third late on when he netted from close range, but his effort was ruled out for offside.

It mattered not as the Blades extended their winning run to nine matches in all competitions and ended Charlton's dreams of making the FA Cup final for the first time since 1947.